Manufacturing
VIA Motors wins California approval for electrified commercial vans
CARB approval allows company to immediately fill vehicle orders.
Author: Manufacturing Group
Engineering
Volvo Construction to end development, production of backhoes in Pennsylvania, Europe
Company to let Chinese subsidiary handle low-volume product.
Vehicle Tech
Freudenberg-NOK supplies seals for GM 8-speed Corvette, truck transmission
Company up for Society of Plastics Engineers award for metal-replacing part.
Manufacturing
Green Automotive names interim president, CFO
Departing chief Ian Hobday also resigns from board of directors.
Vehicle Tech
BorgWarner projects at least three years of double-digit business growth from fuel efficiency
Emissions, fuel-saving technologies driving orders, profits up for near future.
Fleets
Allison Transmission offers fully electric components on hybrid system
Distribution platform supports electric air conditioning, power steering, other systems.
Engineering
Louisiana advanced manufacturing center gets $22M
Training center will support Benteler’s $975M manufacturing complex and other regional manufacturers.
Vehicle Tech
Maxwell Technologies wins grant for ultracapacitor/battery energy storage
System will allow cars to shut off engine while stopped.
Manufacturing
Local Motors invites hot rodders to modify 3D-printed car
Contest winners will be decided at SEMA 2015
Manufacturing
Hyundai, Kia settle Clean Air Act suit for $100 million
Another $200 million in lost greenhouse gas credits also lost.
Manufacturing
GFMS recognized for microtechnology innovation
GF Machining Solutions stood out for its Integrated Vision Unit (IVU), a newly developed non-contact, vision-based measurement system.
Vehicle Tech
Efficient Drivetrains opens Silicon Valley tech center
Hybrid, electric vehicle components developer looked for location near Tesla.